anything special you learnt here…?
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What goes around comes around. 
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weight gain on AP’s in most cases
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Keeping in touch -
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I’m not the only one like this
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I learned that the same things are affecting other people, so I know I’m not special or super unique. It specifically killed the prophet delusions and the delusions of being punished.
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That my delusions are pretty out there, unique, and different. I mean I’m not the only one with the computer simulation delusion, but my grandiose, prophet like delusion of me being a computer simulator is pretty out there — even for a schizophrenic. I also am the only one with time travel delusions. Ya, I’m pretty sick, but I know there are others that are just as sick with different delusions that I never had. I also learned that a lot of us are super cool and nice people.
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If voices can’t do math, then they can’t be real.
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I thought only Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer say “learnt”, lol.
But seriously, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve met some great people here and I was amazed at how open and honest you guys are about what you’re going through. I learned how good it feels to help someone or inspire or give hope to someone. I learned it feels good to be liked or get recognition. It may not seem like it but I follow many certain peoples stories and trials and tribulations. I recognize so many regulars and read their posts regularly even if I don’t respond. I feel guilty when I realize I have not given out as many “likes” as I get.
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Don’t take anything too seriously!
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Before I started posting here I was seriously thinking about suicide. What I’ve learned is that having schizophrenia is not the end of the world. The people here are kind and supportive. I admire the fact that some are able to work despite the illness. People like @77nick77, @freakonaleash, @shutterbug, @Blossom. You guys remind me that it is not impossible to be productive with a mental illness. That is one thing I have learned.
I’ve also had the pleasure of making online friends here. Too many people to name. I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with people here on our good days and on our bad days. It is better than isolating without any communication. I guess I learned it’s okay to have a mental illness.
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I’m with @anon40653964. I have found so much support here that I have in the real world. I mean most of you are strangers to me but I want to be supportive and lift up everyone. I have embraced my illness and accepted me for who I am. I hope I have helped others here and truly appreciate all the support I get when I’m down. I love this site and meeting new people. I hope you all take care of yourselves and know that you are not alone.
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The biggest thing I learned was that I could still have hopes and dreams. After my diagnosis, my doctor told me I should never expect to work, get married, or have kids. I believed him. Then I came on here and @shutterbug and others had all three, and I started to realize that if they could do it, I could, too. Now I work, I’m married, and I’m in the process of becoming a parent. And I hope I can give that same hope to others who were told some bull crap by their doctors.
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That my symptoms are just symptoms and they will pass.
I’ve also seen inspirational stories and met supportive people beyond what I’ve seen irl.
I no longer feel alone in the struggle, and I no longer feel like a crazy person for having those struggles
Don’t leave my symptoms untreated for too long cos the chances of it getting harder to treat go up apparently
I’ve learned that people are on a lot of different meds that I had never heard of.
and of course always learning something from @firemonkey posts.
Ive learned how it is to be a member of a good forum.
I’ve learnt over the years that 99% of the time this is one of the best mental health forums by far.
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I found I have thick skin and I’ve matured totally and my strength of character wins
I’m struggling to think of all the wonderful contributors here as being real people, so it’ll take me time to have a truly personal response. On a more sociological note, however, it’s remarkable the bluntedness with which the community ideological guidelines are enforced. I like the people, but I hate the post-flagging culture.
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